I have a small dog in heat and starting last night her

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I have a small...

I have a small dog in heat and starting last night her abdominal area seems very tender and she cries when we pick her up and sometimes when she moves. When she starts to lay down she kinda backs up to lay down different from what she would normally do.

Veterinarian's Assistant: Thanks. Can you give me any more details about your issue?

She was able to go out this morning urinate and poop. She doesn't really seem lethargic it just seems she doesn't want to move because it hurts her or is uncomfortable. She drank a little bit of water this morning but hasn't eaten anything.

Experience: 16 years of experience in small animal internal medicine, surgery, and preventive care.

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Welcome and thanks for asking your question. My name is***** am a licensed veterinarian. I am not set up to make a live call. But, I am happy to answer your question on this thread. First I need to ask you a few questions so that I can be well informed and give you the best advice.

Friend, there are many possible causes for the symptoms that you are describing. Abdominal discomfort can be caused by: Ingestion of a foreign body, infections, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and even back pain as a result of a bulging disc can be confused with abdominal pain. The fact that she has a history of being in heat it is also important to rule out a pyometra (infection of the uterus) which can be confused with being in heat as well.

As you can see from the above list there are many possible causes for her symptoms. Unfortunately we are very limited as to what you can do at home. I would strongly recommend having her checked today by family veterinarian. Do Not give over the counter pain killers, most are toxic to dogs and can make many of the above mentioned possible causes worst. Once she is examined by family veterinarian they will start her on medications according to their findings via a hands on examination.

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